Thank you for your question. Yes hiring is that difficult. Alaska no longer offers a decent retirement for teachers or unctified
Positions. IASd has no tax base so our wages
Can't compete in state. Housing is difficult in all villages so you are correct no one applies when a position is posted.
It is a tough time and I have been in Alaska
28 years. Fairbanks can not get teachers and as you know I am an emergency superintendent. If you look at the openings statewide you will see
These are tough times.
PJ
PJ Ford Slack,PHD
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